General English
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have an intermediate understanding of English, ready to take your abilities to the next level before applying yourself in academic situations.
When you study General English, you’ll develop your English language skills across four core areas – reading, writing, listening and speaking – in everyday situations.
General English is for students with IELTS scores of 3.0 and above. Once you finish these courses, you’ll transition to Gateway English which will aim to increase your English proficiency further.
General English Elementary
General English Elementary is offered full-time in-person at our partner institution Navitas English.
You will need an overall IELTS score of 3.0 or equivalent for entry. After completing your course, you will transfer to General English Pre-intermediate.
This stream runs for 10 weeks with 20 contact hours per week.
General English Pre-intermediate
General English Pre-intermediate is offered full-time in-person at our partner institution Navitas English.
You will need an overall IELTS score of 3.5 or equivalent for entry. After completing your course, you will transfer to General English Intermediate.
This stream runs for 10 weeks with 20 contact hours per week.
General English Intermediate
General English Intermediate is offered full-time in-person at our partner institution Navitas English.
You will need an overall IELTS score of 4.0 or equivalent for entry. After completing your course, you will transfer to General English Intermediate Plus.
This stream runs for 10 weeks with 20 contact hours per week.
General English Intermediate Plus
General English Intermediate Plus is offered full-time in-person at our partner institution Navitas English.
You will need an overall IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent for entry. On successfully completing General English Intermediate Plus, you will transfer to the Gateway Program at Curtin’s Perth campus, where you will develop your language skills at a higher level.
This stream runs for 10 weeks with 20 contact hours per week.
Sample timetable
Course dates
What you’ll learn
The General English curriculum will teach you the four core skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with a focus on:
- building fluency and accuracy in spoken and written English
- expanding your vocabulary
- understanding native and non-native English speakers
- developing skills and confidence to use English outside the classroom
Requirements to pass
There is a range of different assessments during the course which will assess your skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening. The grade which you require to move on to the next stage of your learning will be stated in your letter of offer.
Unsure of your English skill level? Curtin English can provide a free online placement test, known as Password, to determine your current level of English and then to plan your pathway. This can be done through a Curtin registered agent or partner.
How to apply
Begin your application directly to Curtin by creating an account and logging into our online application portal to apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
When completing your application, you will be asked the following question: “Should you not meet the English language requirements for your course, would you like to be considered for a Curtin English pathway?”
By responding yes, you will automatically receive a packaged offer with the required Curtin English pathway based on the English test results you submit during your application. This is where you can submit your Password results or results from any of the accepted English tests. You will only receive a packaged offer if a Curtin English pathway is required.
If your would like to study our ELB course without a pathway to Curtin, you’re living overseas, and have not yet enrolled in studies in Australia, please enquire about the availability of our engaging online course.